Cooper Notification ST-C User manual

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PN P85066C Copyright 2012 Cooper Wheelock, Inc. dba Cooper Notication
Use this product according to this instruction manual. Please keep this instruction manual for future reference.
GENERAL
The Cooper Wheelock Exceder Series HN-C Horn, ST-C Strobe, and HS-C Horn/Strobe Appliances are designed for easy installation. All models
are for 12V or 24V operation. The appliance comes in two main parts. The universal mounting back plate allows the the ceiling appliance to be
mounted to a single gang, double gang, 4-inch square, 4-inch octagon, or a 3 ½-inch octagon backbox. Two-wire appliance wiring is then con-
nected to the mounting back plate. This allows a continuity check of the entire NAC circuit before any appliances are attached. It also allows the
appliances to be installed after all finish work has been completed. The installer can snap or install the appliances when all other work is complete.
WARNING: Please read these instructions carefully before using this product. Failure to comply with any of the following instruc-
tions, cautions and warnings could result in improper application, candela setting, installation and/or operation of these products
in an emergency situation, which could result in property damage and serious injury or death to you and/or others.
Table 1: Models and Settings
Model Regulated
Voltage
Voltage Range
Limit per UL/ULC
Strobe (cd) Horn Current Draw
See Table
Mounting
ST-C 12 (VDC) 8.0-17.5 15 ------ 3 Ceiling
24 (VDC/VRMS) 16.0-33.0 15/30/60/75/95/115/150/177
HS-C 12 (VDC) 8.0-17.5 15 X 4 Ceiling
24 (VDC/VRMS) 16.0-33.0 15/30/60/75/95/115/150/177
HN-C 12 (VDC/VRMS) 8.0-17.5 ------ X 5 Wall/Ceiling
24 (VDC/VRMS) 16.0-33.0
STROBE AND HORN STROBE APPLIANCES
Cooper Notification’s Exceder Multi-Candela Strobes can provide a non-synchronized strobe appliance when connected directly to a Fire
Alarm Control Panel (FACP), or provide a synchronized strobe appliance when used in conjunction with an FACP that incorporates the
Wheelock sync protocol, a Wheelock Sync Module, or the Wheelock Power Supply. The Strobe Appliances are UL Listed under Standard
1971 (Signaling Devices for the Hearing Impaired) for indoor Fire Protection Service. They are listed for indoor use only. Cooper Notifica-
tion’s Exceder Horn Appliances provide a selectable Continuous or Code 3 Horn tone when connected directly to the Fire Alarm Control
Panel (FACP). They can also provide a synchronized Code 3 Horn tone when used in conjunction with an FACP that incorporates the
Wheelock sync protocol, a Wheelock Sync Module, or the Wheelock Power Supply. The Horn Appliances can be field set for High (HI),
Medium (MED), or Low (LO) dBA sound output. The Horn Appliances are UL Listed under Standard 464 for Audible Signal Appliances.
They are listed for indoor use only. All models are designed for use with either filtered DC (VDC) or unfiltered Full-Wave-Rectified (VRMS)
input voltage. All inputs are polarized for compatibility with standard reverse polarity supervision of circuit wiring by an FACP. The ST-C
Strobe, HS-C Horn/Strobe, and the HN-C Horn are for 12V or 24V operation. Strobe devices for 12V are only approved by UL to be set at
15cd and only to be powered by DC not FWR.
NOTE: The HN-C may be used on both wall and ceiling applications.
NOTE: The Code 3 temporal pattern (1/2 second on, 1/2 second off, 1/2 second on, 1/2 second off, 1/2 second on, 1-1/2 off and repeat)
is specified by ANSI and NFPA 72 for standard emergency evacuation signaling. The Code 3 Horn should be used only for fire evacua-
tion signaling and not for any other purpose.
Table 2A: HN-C and HS-C dBA Sound Output
Reverberant dBA Per UL 464
HN-C and HS-C at 12V HN-C and HS-C at 24V
Description Volume 8.0V 12.0V 17.5V 16.0V 24.0V 33.0V
Continuous
Horn
High 83 88 91 91 93 96
Medium 79 82 86 86 89 92
Low 72 76 79 78 82 85
Code 3 Horn High 80 84 86 86 89 91
Medium 74 78 81 81 85 84
Low 67 71 74 74 78 80
Table 2B: HN-C and HS-C dBA Sound Output
Anechoic Per CAN/ULC-S525-07
HN-C and HS-C at 12V HN-C and HS-C at 24V
Description Volume 8.0V 12.0V 17.5V 16.0V 24.0V 33.0V
Continuous
Horn
High 89 93 96 95 99 101
Medium 85 89 92 91 95 97
Low 79 84 87 86 90 92
Code 3 Horn High 87 93 96 95 99 101
Medium 85 89 92 91 95 97
Low 79 84 87 86 90 92
Table 2C: ULC Directional Characteristics
Axis dBA Angle
Horizontal -3dBA 60° left and right
-6dBA 85° left and right
Vertical -3dBA 45° up and down
-6dBA 60° up and down
Table 3: ST-C Strobe Current Draw (Amps)
Strobe Candela Settings (cd)
16.0-33.0 Volts 8.0-17.5 Volts
Current 15 30 60 75 95 115 150 177 Current 15
DC 0.061 0.085 0.103 0.135 0.163 0.182 0.205 0.253 DC 0.110
FWR 0.083 0.105 0.166 0.185 0.223 0.256 0.328 0.372 FWR ~
Table 4: HS-C Horn/Strobe Current Draw (Amps)
Strobe Candela Settings (cd)
Current Horn 16.0-33.0 Volts 8.0-17.5
Volts
Settings 15 30 60 75 95 115 150 177 15
DC
High* 0.082 0.102 0.141 0.148 0.176 0.197 0.242 0.282 0.125
Medium* 0.073 0.087 0.128 0.139 0.163 0.186 0.230 0.272 0.122
Low* 0.065 0.084 0.120 0.136 0.157 0.184 0.226 0.267 0.120
FWR
High* 0.131 0.138 0.220 0.216 0.258 0.289 0.357 0.384 ~
Medium* 0.112 0.126 0.202 0.201 0.247 0.272 0.340 0.378 ~
Low* 0.106 0.120 0.186 0.196 0.235 0.265 0.331 0.375 ~
* Current Draw is the same for the Continuous Horn and Code 3 Horn Settings.
Table 5: HN-C Horn Current Draw (Amps)
Current Horn Settings 8.0-17.5 Volts 16.0-33.0 Volts
DC High* 0.047 0.084
Medium* 0.026 0.044
Low* 0.017 0.022
FWR High* 0.073 0.092
Medium* 0.048 0.079
Low* 0.036 0.054
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WHEELOCK EXCEDER SERIES 2-WIRE FIELD
SELECTABLE HORN STROBE, AND HORN/STROBE
APPLIANCES (CEILING MOUNT)

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* Current Draw is the same for the Continuous
Horn and Code 3 Horn Settings.
NOTE: Candela setting, horn setting and voltage will determine the current draw of the product.
When calculating the total currents use Tables 3-5 to determine the highest value of RMS current for an individual appliance, then multiply
these values by the total number of appliances. Be sure to add the currents for any other appliances, including audible signaling appli-
ances powered by the same source, and to include any required safety factors.
NOTE: The maximum number of strobes on a single notification appliance circuit shall not exceed 50.
NOTE: These notification appliances are UL Listed as “Regulated”. They are intended to be used with FACPs whose notification circuits are
UL Listed as “Regulated.” These appliances shall not be used on UL Listed “Special Application” notification circuits unless the appliances are
identified to be compatible in the installation instructions of the FACP or unless the FACP is identified to be compatible in this instruction manual.
NOTE: These notification appliances are UL Listed as “Regulated”. They are intended to be used with FACPs whose notification circuits
are UL Listed as “Regulated.” These appliances shall not be used on UL Listed “Special Application” notification circuits unless the appli-
ances are identified to be compatible in the installation instructions of the FACP or unless the FACP is identified to be compatible in this
instruction manual.
NOTE: These appliances were tested to the regulated voltage limits of 16.0-33.0 Volts for 24 volt models and 8.0-17.5 Volts for 12 volt models using
filtered dc for the 12 volt range and either filtered dc or unfiltered dc for the 24 volt range voltage. Do not apply voltage outside of this range.
NOTE: Check the minimum and maximum output of the power supply and standby battery and subtract the voltage drop from the circuit wir-
ing resistance to determine the applied voltage to the strobes. The maximum wire impedance between strobes shall not exceed 35 ohms.
NOTE: Strobes are not designed to be used on coded systems in which the applied voltage is cycled on and off.
NOTE: Make sure that the total RMS current required by all appliances that are connected to the system’s primary and secondary power
sources, notification appliance circuits, DSM sync modules, or Cooper Wheelock’s power supplies does not exceed the power sources’
rated capacity or the current ratings of any fuses on the circuits to which these appliances are wired. Overloading power sources or
exceeding fuse ratings could result in loss of power and failure to alert occupants during an emergency, which could result in property
damage and serious injury or death to you and/or others.
Figure 1: Expected Light Output
WIRING AND MOUNTING BASE:
All strobe appliances have in-out wiring terminals that accept two #12 to #18 American Wire Gauge (AWG) wires at each screw termi-1.
nal. Strip leads 3/8 inches and connect to screw terminals.
Break all in-out wire runs on supervised circuits to ensure integrity of circuit supervision as shown in Figure 2. The polarity shown in2.
the wiring diagrams is for the operation of the appliances. The polarity is reversed by the FACP during supervision.
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FROM PRECEDING
APPLIANCE, FACP OR
SYNC MODULE
TO NEXT APPLIANCE
OR END OF LINE
RESISTOR (EOLR)
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Figure 2 and Figure 3
NOTE: Wiring method shall be in accordance with CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, Safety Standard for Electrical Installa-
tions, Section 32.
WIRING AND MOUNTING SETTINGS
NOTE: The HS-C and ST-C are factory set for the most common application of 15cd. The HS-C and HN-C are factory set for the most
common application of Medium dB and Code 3.
TONE SELECTION
CANDELA SELECTION
CANDELA WINDOW
Figure 4 Selector Switch
NOTE: Candela factory settings are shown in above illustrations.
CAUTION: Check that the installed product will have sufficient clearance and wiring room prior to installing backboxes and conduit, espe-
cially if sheathed multi-conductor cable or 3/4” conduit fittings are used.
Although the limits shown for each mounting option comply with the National Electrical Code (NEC), Cooper Notification recommends use
of the largest backbox option shown and the use of approved stranded field wires, whenever possible, to provide additional wiring room
for easy installation and minimum stress on the product from wiring.
WARNING: Do not over tighten mounting screws. Excessive torque can distort the base and may affect operation.
MOUNTING OPTION:
Install mounting plate as shown in Figure 5 to a single-gang, double-gang, 4” square or octagon backbox with the provided pan head screws.1.
Connect field wiring per Figures 2 and 3.2.
Dress wires back into backbox.3.
While performing wiring continuity check, leave terminal cover in place.4.
Remove terminal cover before snapping or installing the appliance into the mounting plate per Figure 5.5.
Important6. : Device only has one mounting orientation. Match the top of the base to the top of the device.
Secure screw at the top of the device. (This is required.)7.
To remove the appliance, disengage screw, slide appliance up and then pull appliance away from mounting plate.8.
Figure 5 Installation
WARNING: THESE APPLIANCES ARE A “FIRE ALARM DEVICE - DO NOT PAINT.”
WARNING: When installing strobes in an open office or other areas containing partitions or other viewing obstructions, special at-
tention should be given to the location of the strobes so that their operating effect can be seen by all intended viewers, with the intensity, number,
and type of strobes being sufficient to ensure the intended viewer is alerted by proper illumination, regardless of the viewer’s orientation.
WARNING: A small possibility exists that the use of multiple strobes within a person’s field of view, under certain circumstances,
might induce a photo-sensitive response in persons with epilepsy. Strobe reflections in a glass or mirrored surface might also
induce such a response. To minimize this possible hazard, cooper notification strongly recommends that the strobes installed
should not present a composite flash rate in the field of view which exceeds five (5) hz at the operating voltage of the strobes.
Cooper notification also strongly recommends that the intensity and composite flash rate of installed strobes comply with levels
established by applicable laws, standards, regulations, codes and guidelines.
NOTE: NFPA 72/ANSI 117.1 conform to ADAAG Equivalent Facilitation Guidelines in using fewer, higher intensity strobes within the same protected area.
NOTE: Final acceptance is subject to Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
CAUTION: Check the installation instructions of the manufacturers of other equipment used in the system for any guidelines or restrictions
on wiring and/or locating Notification Appliance Circuits (NAC) and notification appliances. Some system communication circuits and/or
audio circuits, for example, may require special precautions to assure immunity from electrical noise (e.g., audio crosstalk).
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 1) Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna, 2) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver, 3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected, and 4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
COMPATIBLE WHEELOCK DEVICE: DSM-12/24
ANY MATERIAL EXTRAPOLATED FROM THIS DOCUMENT OR FROM COOPER NOTIFICATION MANUALS OR OTHER DOCUMENTS
DESCRIBING THE PRODUCT FOR USE IN PROMOTIONAL OR ADVERTISING CLAIMS, OR FOR ANY OTHER USE, INCLUDING DE-
SCRIPTION OF THE PRODUCT’S APPLICATION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND TESTING IS USED AT THE SOLE RISK OF THE USER
AND COOPER NOTIFICATION WILL NOT HAVE ANY LIABILITY FOR SUCH USE.
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